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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S790 AWPMOT history

S790 AWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S790 AWP green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,376 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 AWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 AWP was last recorded at 114,376 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,496 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
880 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,376 miles
  • 2025 – 113,496 miles
  • 2024 – 112,437 miles
  • 2023 – 111,325 miles
  • 2022 – 109,506 miles
  • 2021 – 108,994 miles
  • 2020 – 108,538 miles
  • 2019 – 108,160 miles
  • 2018 – 107,687 miles
  • 2017 – 106,900 miles
  • 2016 – 106,359 miles
  • 2015 – 105,756 miles
  • 2014 – 104,433 miles
  • 2013 – 102,084 miles
  • 2012 – 99,767 miles
  • 2011 – 96,491 miles
  • 2010 – 93,774 miles
  • 2009 – 91,960 miles
  • 2008 – 90,182 miles
  • 2007 – 87,071 miles
  • 2006 – 84,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat back frame protruding through cover
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,376 miles (+880)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,376 miles
    Test number
    237740098521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat back frame protruding through cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass113,496 miles (+1,059)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,496 miles
    Test number
    731444255409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat back frame protruding through cover

  3. Pass112,437 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,437 miles
    Test number
    342286682386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,325 miles (+1,819)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,325 miles
    Test number
    333966550622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass109,506 miles (+512)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,506 miles
    Test number
    883679335114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat base split
    • AdvisorySeat backing on drives seat worn

  6. Pass108,994 miles (+456)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    624709645595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat backing worn
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat base worn

  7. Pass108,538 miles (+378)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,538 miles
    Test number
    818367895445
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass108,160 miles (+473)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,160 miles
    Test number
    709755814415
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass107,687 miles (+787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,687 miles
    Test number
    893985902913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut on tread but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat backing has hole in and metal showing
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat base has rip in and holed

  10. Pass106,900 miles (+541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,900 miles
    Test number
    763332076634
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slightly damp
    • AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush worn
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass106,359 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,359 miles
    Test number
    726820299256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,756 miles (+1,323)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    217960025035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from transfer box

  13. Pass104,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,433 miles
    Test number
    566373624051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail104,433 miles (+2,349)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,433 miles
    Test number
    887823624020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass102,084 miles (+2,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,084 miles
    Test number
    726216113094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass99,767 miles (+3,276)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,767 miles
    Test number
    838646922059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear axle support arm ball joint has slight play

  17. Pass96,491 miles (+2,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    439113731066
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,774 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    233669910069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,960 miles (+1,778)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    243570529034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront axle bushes worn

  20. Pass90,182 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    254833728033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail90,151 miles (+3,080)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    623686718029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass87,071 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,071 miles
    Test number
    922830517085
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass84,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    182412316019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,750 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    303122416006
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S790 AWP

Does S790 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 AWP is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 AWP?
The MOT on S790 AWP is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 AWP done?
S790 AWP was recorded at 114,376 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has S790 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 AWP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on S790 AWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S790 AWP find?
S790 AWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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